Softfootball can affirm that FIFA has accepted the mass resignation of the Nigeria Soccer Federation (NFF) management and has pledged to proceed engagements with the Federal Authorities of Nigeria, the NFF administration, and the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF) on a complete roadmap for reforms in Nigerian soccer.
In response to Shehu Dikko, Chairman of the Nationwide Sports activities Fee (NSC), who led the Nigerian delegation, a gathering was held at FIFA Home in Zurich, Switzerland, involving FIFA, CAF, CAF advisors, the NSC, and the NFF administration. All events agreed to proceed consultations to nice‑tune a reform roadmap aimed toward restructuring Nigerian soccer within the brief, medium, and long run.
He added:
There isn’t any doubt Nigerian soccer will emerge stronger, higher structured, and correctly positioned for future success after the conclusion of this reform course of.
Right here is the total Nigerian delegation current on the assembly:
- Shehu Dikko, NSC Chairman
- Hon. Bukola Olopade, NSC Director‑Normal
- Amaju Pinnick, former NFF President
- Dr. Emmanuel Ikpeme, Performing NFF Normal Secretary
- Okey Obi, NFF Director of Authorized Providers
Additionally current have been:
- Kurt Okraku, CAF Second Vice‑President
- Gelson Fernandes, FIFA Director of Member Associations (Africa)
